The Waterside Bridge is a planned pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Trent in Nottingham, England. When built, it will be the first new river bridge in Nottingham since the Clifton Bridge was built sixty years ago.[1][2]
Waterside Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 52°56′35″N 1°07′30″W / 52.943°N 1.125°W |
| Carries | Pedestrian and cycle traffic |
| Crosses | River Trent |
| History | |
| Opened | Planned |
| Location | |
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Location
editThe bridge will be located approximately 450 metres (500 yd) downstream of Lady Bay Bridge, connecting Trent Fields in West Bridgford on the south bank, with Trent Basin in the City of Nottingham on the north bank.
The site has been chosen to connect to cycling infrastructure on both sides of the river. On the north bank, the bridge will connect with the riverside cycleway to Colwick Country Park, and also allow access to Nottingham City's Eastern Cycle Corridor. To the south, the riverside path carries National Cycle Route 15, and gives traffic-free access to the Holme Pierrepont National Watersports Centre; The Hook local nature reserve; Nottingham Forest's City Ground; County Hall and the West Bridgford Embankment.[1]
Current status
editThe bridge is due to be lifted into place in November 2025, and fully opened in the Spring of 2026.[3]
History
editThe bridge was originally planned to open in 2023. [3]
In 2023, funding had been secured and a contractor appointed to undertake detailed design and construction.[4] At that time, a planning application was expected in 2023, construction to start in 2024, and the bridge to open in 2025.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c
"New cycle and pedestrian bridge over the River Trent". Nottingham City Council. 8 November 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
Plans are progressing on the new Transforming Cities-funded pedestrian and cyclist bridge across the River Trent
- ^ "Plans for new River Trent bridge in Nottingham unveiled". BBC News. BBC. 8 November 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ^ a b Hugh Casswell, Political reporter, BBC Nottingham (15 October 2024). "New city bridge will now not open until 2026". BBC News. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Contractors appointed for new bridge over the River Trent in West Bridgford". West Bridgford Wire. 2 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.